Shared Vision
NVIRP and Goulburn-Murray Water have endorsed the following shared vision to better align their respective organisations and responsibilities during the delivery of the modernisation project:
By 2018 every customer will be connected to a common user system (the backbone) by a connection which is owned by one or more landowners and managed by them.
The aim of the modernisation program is to provide a more efficient and affordable irrigation delivery network that is able to deliver an improved level of water delivery service and increase on-farm productivity. The vision is an important step in ensuring a clear understanding of what the future will look like for GMID irrigators.
Core Principles
The project will adhere to the following seven core guiding principles which formed part of the Food Bowl Modernisation Project Steering Committee report that was endorsed by the Victorian Government on 30 November 2007.
- Focus on economic development
- Strive for efficiency in both water supply and farm watering systems
- Provide different levels of service to meet the needs of different customers and customer types
- Strive for an on-demand water delivery service
- Develop system components that ensure cost and service competitiveness in water supply
- Develop policies to support and guide decisions
- Stage project delivery to match funding availability
Operating Principles
NVIRP and Goulburn-Murray Water have agreed on 12 operating principles to guide their working relationship. These principles detail how each will work together and engage with customers and local communities. These principles provide greater confidence and certainty for irrigators and their communities.
Please click here to read a summary of these 12 operating principles.